Council of Elrond - Sam's Recipe Box

Description: A delicious onion soup that Faramir loves!

Submitted by: Vanya on 2004-05-31 20:11:27

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 1 hour- 1 hour 10 min.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

2 onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (10.5 oz) cans beef broth
2 1/2 cups water
6 slices french bread, toasted
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Seperate sliced onion into single rings.
2. In a medium sauce pan saute onions in butter until soft, approximately 20 minutes. Stir in flour and gradually add broth and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, toast French bread slices.
4. Place toasted bread into soup bowls. Pour soup mixture over bread and sprinkle with Parmesan and Swiss cheese. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Cool slightly, then enjoy!